Belgium coach Martinez leaving team after World Cup exit
2 years ago

Belgium coach Martinez leaving team after World Cup exit

Associated Press  

AL RAYYAN, Qatar — Roberto Martinez is leaving as coach of Belgium’s national team following Thursday’s World Cup exit. “I’ve reached the end of my contract.” Martinez’s exit coincides with the likely breakup of Belgium’s “Golden Generation,” an era featuring standout attacking players like Kevin De Bruyne, Eden Hazard, Romelu Lukaku and Dries Mertens. “We thank Roberto Martínez for everything he achieved with this Golden Generation, as a coach as well as a technical director,” Belgian soccer federation CEO Peter Bossaert said. “Roberto left an immense legacy for the next Belgian football generations.” ___ AP World Cup coverage: https://apnews.com/hub/world-cup and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

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Domenico Tedesco Takes Over as Belgium's New Head Coach
1 year, 10 months ago

Domenico Tedesco Takes Over as Belgium's New Head Coach

News 18  

Domenico Tedesco has been appointed head coach of Belgium’s national team with a mission to rebuild in the aftermath of the Red Devils’ World Cup disappointment. “For me it is a great honor to be the new head coach of Belgium,” Tedesco said. Martinez’s exit coincided with the likely breakup of Belgium’s so-called “Golden Generation,” an era featuring standout attacking …

Portugal appoints Roberto Martinez as manager
1 year, 11 months ago

Portugal appoints Roberto Martinez as manager

The Hindu  

Former Belgium coach Roberto Martinez has been announced as the new manager of Portugal’s national squad, the country’s football federation said on Monday. Martinez, from Spain, stepped down as Belgium’s coach following his side’s World Cup group stage exit, saying he had made the decision to end his six-year tenure some time ago and would have left even if they …

Belgium coach Heuvel: We are here to defend our World Cup title
1 year, 11 months ago

Belgium coach Heuvel: We are here to defend our World Cup title

The Hindu  

The defending champions Belgium made its presence felt as it arrived for the FIH Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup 2023 on Friday, creating buzz at the Biju Patnaik International Airport with a large gathering of fans to welcome them. Then there are teams who are performing well such as England, and Argentina, so I think it will not be an …

Belgium out of World Cup as Croatia advances with 0-0 draw
2 years ago

Belgium out of World Cup as Croatia advances with 0-0 draw

Associated Press  

AL RAYYAN, Qatar — The ball reached Romelu Lukaku right in front of goal with seconds remaining. Minutes after the game, Belgium coach Roberto Martinez announced he’d be leaving his role after more than six years — a decision he said he had reached before the World Cup started. “This is a team mix of experience and youth,” said Croatia …

'I Can't Carry On': Roberto Martinez Confirms Leaving Belgium Job After Early World Cup Exit
2 years ago

'I Can't Carry On': Roberto Martinez Confirms Leaving Belgium Job After Early World Cup Exit

News 18  

Belgium coach Roberto Martinez said he was leaving his job on Thursday after his side were eliminated from the World Cup in Qatar following a 0-0 draw with Croatia. “That was my last game with the national team, I can’t carry on,” Martinez said at his post-match press conference. “It’s the time for me to accept that this is the …

Belgium boss Roberto Martinez insists he has 'no regrets' over his side's World Cup campaign
2 years ago

Belgium boss Roberto Martinez insists he has 'no regrets' over his side's World Cup campaign

Daily Mail  

Belgium boss Roberto Martinez has confirmed he will step down as head coach of the national side after their World Cup elimination. Roberto Martinez confirmed he will step down as Belgium boss after World Cup elimination The Red Devils crashed out in the group stages after failing to beat Croatia on Thursday Speaking at his post-match press conference, Martinez said: …

Last chance for Belgium’s ‘too old’ golden generation at FIFA World Cup
2 years ago

Last chance for Belgium’s ‘too old’ golden generation at FIFA World Cup

The Hindu  

Belgium’s much vaunted team have one last chance to extend their final World Cup together this week after crashing to defeat by Morocco, with coach Roberto Martinez and his players under mounting pressure. Kevin De Bruyne said in an interview with The Guardian before the 2-0 loss to Morocco that his team was “too old” and had “no chance” of …

'That's Very Dangerous Situation, When You're Playing a Team With Nothing to Lose': Roberto Martinez Ahead of Canada Clash
2 years, 1 month ago

'That's Very Dangerous Situation, When You're Playing a Team With Nothing to Lose': Roberto Martinez Ahead of Canada Clash

News 18  

Belgium coach Roberto Martinez on Tuesday said his side have “huge respect” for Canada who will be playing their first World Cup game for 36 years when the teams meet in Qatar. FIFA World Cup 2022 — Full Coverage | Points Table | Schedule | Results | Golden Boot “We have huge respect for what Canada have achieved because when …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Who is the manager for Belgium at Qatar WC?
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Who is the manager for Belgium at Qatar WC?

The Hindu  

Belgium is Roberto Martinez’s first assignment in international football, and he has done a remarkable job developing an attacking side. Under Martinez, Belgium has successfully qualified for its second consecutive FIFA World Cup. Martinez joined the Red Devils in August 2016, replacing Marc Wilmots, and guided the team to a third-place finish at the Russia 2018 - its best finish …

Q&A: Belgium coach Martinez on team’s diversity, evolution
2 years, 1 month ago

Q&A: Belgium coach Martinez on team’s diversity, evolution

Al Jazeera  

When Roberto Martinez succeeded Marc Wilmots as head coach of the Belgian national team in 2016, he was certain that the team could achieve great things. Two years later, at the 2018 World Cup in Russia, Belgium finished third, the team’s best finish at the tournament, one that featured memorable wins over Japan and Brazil. Al Jazeera caught up with …

Kevin De Bruyne, Eden Hazard and Romelu Lukaku Return as Belgium at Full-Strength For National League Training Camp
2 years, 7 months ago

Kevin De Bruyne, Eden Hazard and Romelu Lukaku Return as Belgium at Full-Strength For National League Training Camp

News 18  

Kevin De Bruyne, Eden Hazard and Romelu Lukaku were all called back into the 32-man Belgium squad on Wednesday ahead of upcoming Nations League matches. But with the Nov. 21-Dec. 18 World Cup in Qatar to prepare for and competitive matches back on the schedule, Martinez said it’s crucial for the core of his team to spend time together. “Let’s …

Belgium back to full strength for Nations League games
2 years, 7 months ago

Belgium back to full strength for Nations League games

The Hindu  

Belgium returned to a full-strength as coach Roberto Martinez named a 32-man squad on Wednesday for four Nations League matches next month. "The last match camp I was trying to see a little less experienced players in that environment, and I thought the experience was really valuable for us to get information. But this is the real competitive camp, we …

Belgium Battle for FIFA 2022 World Cup Places Pleases Coach Roberto Martinez
2 years, 8 months ago

Belgium Battle for FIFA 2022 World Cup Places Pleases Coach Roberto Martinez

News 18  

Belgium coach Roberto Martinez said he was pleased with the outcome of his experiment with the team on Saturday as he fielded fringe players in a 2-2 draw with the Republic of Ireland in Dublin. Martinez took the unusual step of leaving out all players with 50 caps or more — effectively 12 regulars — for the match against the …

Nations League semifinal: Belgium better than last meeting with France, says coach Martinez
3 years, 2 months ago

Nations League semifinal: Belgium better than last meeting with France, says coach Martinez

The Hindu  

Belgium coach Roberto Martinez says his team to meet France in Thursday’s Nations League semi-final is stronger than the one that lost to its neighbour in the last four of the World Cup in Russia three years ago. READ: Deschamps brushes off Mbappe controversy ahead of Belgium clash "When we need cover for suspensions or injured players out of the …

Roberto Martinez focusing on the future with Belgium despite Euro 2020 exit
3 years, 5 months ago

Roberto Martinez focusing on the future with Belgium despite Euro 2020 exit

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Roberto Martinez is focusing on the future with …

UEFA Euro 2020 Cup: Belgium coach Martinez hails team’s strong mentality after Portugal win
3 years, 5 months ago

UEFA Euro 2020 Cup: Belgium coach Martinez hails team’s strong mentality after Portugal win

The Hindu  

Belgium coach Roberto Martinez hailed his team’s strong mentality after it ended Portugal’s reign at the European Championship with a 1-0 win in a bruising last-16 encounter in Seville on Sunday. They know how to take those moments that can hurt you, but I think we had incredible concentration and defended really well,” a beaming Martinez told the post-match news …

Euro 2020: Belgium's expectations cooled but fancied to beat Russia
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Belgium's expectations cooled but fancied to beat Russia

The Hindu  

Romping through the European Championship qualifiers, Belgium looked every bit the top-ranked team in world football and a strong contender for its first major tournament title. When it plays Russia in its opening Group B game in St Petersburg on Saturday, Belgium will likely be without Kevin De Bruyne and Axel Witsel and have captain Eden Hazard only on the …

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